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County slides showed projected solid-waste and recycling fees and user charges rising after a recent rate study; staff recommended adding a transfer-station attendant and two additional recycling personnel to expand weekend and hub operations. Brent and department staff said the proposed new duties and pay adjustments have not been worked out with HR and that the $206,000 annual personnel cost shown in the packet is a placeholder until HR completes classification and compensation analysis.

Commissioners and staff also discussed landfill tipping fees and billing: staff said a recent rate increase at the Taos landfill produced an $87,000 increase in revenue and that the county is budgeting a 70% collection rate for the new user fees (the budget does not include past-due collections). One commissioner noted that the county’s collection percentage has been much lower historically and that past-due amounts are tracked separately.

The presentation noted approximately $8 million in expected governor funding for recycling operations that would flow through county administration; staff said that funding would help operations in the near term, but that the county will need to determine longer-term allocations next year if the funding is one-time. Commissioners asked staff to coordinate remaining grant details and prepare for an RFP for spay-and-neuter services tied to animal-control professional services lines.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Taos County Board of Commission Special Meeting 5-27-2025","oneSentenceSummary","County staff proposed adding recycling and transfer-station personnel and reported updated landfill fee increases and a 70% collection assumption; a one-time governor-funded recycling allocation was discussed as a temporary support.","taxTitle","Taos County, New Mexico","taxId",70185,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6225792,"County budgets additional sheriff positions, flags detention center transfer and grant timing",3802,1452000,5254000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3532989-7c21853fb0a0775125ec6543c4434820&start=1452&end=5254","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3532989-7c21853fb0a0775125ec6543c4434820/thumbnail_1452000.jpg","/articles/6225792/Taos-County/New-Mexico/County-budgets-additional-sheriff-positions-flags-detention-center-transfer-and-grant-timing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6225792-00a291fcc1b85bc6f22722653f70b3d0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771016672&Signature=Tu0KHTeQ-sxtaxKbFV5ipRBDRt3G2D6GOtl~6QI6crlWK78Zc~Mf~1~wbNLNZYzGhfg-Q5SvLLQOsks4Go-JJ~q16HEBBmiWUcpJCwSBqTP1pVFioZSUd9gW7u-xxCc6Mx5-L8wfCQ21opQdAhn61lzhnSAybchMtHf-oXY8wAz4rrxOrz874Hi8h4vYYIYp4f9apy1JaBKUDtJq7LNCsVYx57jpjA5UmuLwaFKemuqUdbJtFsjkCRGVq2zwVgAemmVT1ihi7x6Hr4ihat76V9StyDx3EwHM9-bR6~~Hm0UsagYfg93Jj1FqwCgQuYO5oM2IB3sIxaC4pPBU-PTlkw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Taos County’s interim budget presentation on May 27 included proposals to add personnel in the sheriff’s office and to budget transfers to the detention center, drawing extended discussion about vacancies, overtime and grant funding.

County staff reported a substantial rise in law-enforcement insurance premiums and proposed five new positions for the sheriff’s office. County presenters and commissioners said the budget also includes a 3% cost-of-living adjustment and an anticipated increase in worker’s compensation because of more positions. Gina (HR) and county finance noted differences between vacancies reported by HR and the sheriff’s office during discussion.

The sheriff told commissioners the department is recovering from “an exodus” and that hiring certified lateral officers shortens the time before a deputy can fully operate in the field; cadets must attend the state academy and then gain certification. The sheriff described use of grant funds for recruitment and training — the detention center and sheriff received one-time grants (for recruitment and other uses) that reduce the need for transfers in the short term but may expire. County staff said the adult detention center requires a $3,000,015 transfer to supplement fund shortfalls; that number was presented as part of the interim budget projections.

Commissioners asked about overtime levels, how additional recruits will reduce overtime, and whether temporary or laterals are feasible. The sheriff and HR discussed that uncertified cadets start at a lower wage and that certification raises pay. Commissioners also discussed the contractual use of outside law-enforcement support for holidays and the way DWI- and federal/state-funded overtime operations are accounted for separately from the sheriff’s general overtime budget.

No formal amendment to staffing levels was recorded during the meeting; commissioners approved the interim budget as presented and directed staff to reconcile salary projections and grant timing before final adoption.","Taos County’s interim budget includes funding requests for five new sheriff’s positions and increases to overtime and detention center support; commissioners and sheriff discussed vacancies, cadet training, grant funding and recruitment.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6225797,"Taos County staff to prepare PILT contingency plan amid federal payment uncertainty",71,501000,572000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3532989-7c21853fb0a0775125ec6543c4434820&start=501&end=572","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3532989-7c21853fb0a0775125ec6543c4434820/thumbnail_501000.jpg","/articles/6225797/Taos-County/New-Mexico/Taos-County-staff-to-prepare-PILT-contingency-plan-amid-federal-payment-uncertainty","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6225797-2d22f04edb95c72a4e1639979ac4992d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771016672&Signature=KYIqD0Zf4cOnnBWXBtY13YNWv2RHzzS6wcRtzUAsHjHo010iQl4MqIY4PycFFR4g8NsHep~wSpoioyA4t0AF7ggAlcIy6-VshQeJ4yiP9klngLl-NlEo1b3j-JAXQUn7Bq8lB1cCH8ZFR3yx7r2ILuxSDEtZtVM76-othUj3gLYfXN~YUmE76aMQW4tIgiY8BgYwH1aR6QA3ef1rgfTKNzowYjESPNzMS3dTN0S9PsDVoN8UfOg6UtifTcRlBXhIIlxT1OIviV-uWOXusl-LsVDI11p3UUKx3eNyHPcmzdWuKNYCbkyTRnM2oGiLTJzJ8jXGyFSNaNcoGjQbQy8cIQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Taos County officials told the Board of Commissioners on May 27 that staff have not yet received federal Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) notices for the coming year and asked finance staff to prepare a contingency plan if anticipated PILT funds do not materialize.

During the interim budget presentation, Wendy Harris noted the county “has not heard anything from the federal government regarding PILT,” and county staff and commissioners discussed the possibility of reduced federal payments. Brent (county staff) and other commissioners said they expect notification in June but earmarked a contingency approach in case the amounts are delayed or reduced.

Commissioners and staff flagged that related federal programs, including Secure Rural Schools and other allocations tracked by New Mexico counties, also remain uncertain. County staff said projections in the interim budget are conservative but that a contingency plan will be developed in the next few days to mitigate risk for the final budget.

The transcript does not record a formal motion on PILT; commissioners directed staff to return to the board with contingency planning and to finalize the interim budget with that potential shortfall in mind.","County officials said they have not yet received federal PILT (Payment in Lieu of Taxes) notifications and directed staff to develop contingency plans in case PILT and related rural payments are less than projected.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6225802,"Taos County commissioners approve 2025-26 interim budget, send it to DFA",7417,236000,7653000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3532989-7c21853fb0a0775125ec6543c4434820&start=236&end=7653","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3532989-7c21853fb0a0775125ec6543c4434820/thumbnail_236000.jpg","/articles/6225802/Taos-County/New-Mexico/Taos-County-commissioners-approve-2025-26-interim-budget-send-it-to-DFA","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6225802-c8e5a1fb30d3911f771932b3e325aff4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771016672&Signature=lexgicq5aldcbzWscY2X1-ZyuQqEexe2FRTH2iJXagsnM5cqP9zdICYkIe8fZKYjKrwXmON10zi~gm~K0Dx-j2KdVNjiPzSD68rPwbsee5IjfHVc~me8ToA0NOFonW1LGExJcS9hzoVvLy1YHZwIxDs6MvsKr9m7l1OXR4OXiCSQnleRoGNhwq-y5VZ-~oGCgFNNETRGE-Dwk245hnus1PyBrxEPAh3deMmml0s8gG-He-4OCd-z-S7YNZp2cp85K7pvWK6pb8YtH0GfHG8mMnPufDXCi3DAh-EMylwPuHk4rDihPcyRdgSxm1jsviYOClbnTHOZ4CLTs~EDvGKQFw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Taos County Board of Commissioners approved an interim fiscal year 2025–26 county budget during a special meeting Tuesday, May 27, 2025, forwarding the document to the New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration for review subject to minor edits this week.

County staff presented the interim budget as a conservative package that projects $24,000,384 in total revenues — a 4% increase from the adopted 2024–25 budget — and $20,000,934 in projected expenses, a 1% increase from 2024–25. The presentation described a $3,000,484 projected recurring net position and a March 2025 cash balance of about $13.0 million.

The budget presentation, led by Wendy Harris and county staff, highlighted a 5% projected increase in property tax revenue based on assessor valuations and a 3% cost-of-living adjustment budgeted for county employees. The packet also includes transfers to capital and special funds: a $3,400,000 allocation to the 3.99 capital enhancement fund and transfers to support jail operations and senior programs.

Commissioner Jared Brush moved approval of the interim budget “subject to any changes we need to make this week prior to submission to DFA,” and Commissioner Behill seconded. The clerk called the roll; the motion passed and the board authorized staff to submit the interim budget to DFA with any final technical edits.

The approved interim budget is not final: commissioners directed staff to continue refining department line items and to incorporate grant award letters and other known changes before the final budget. Several grant-funded programs (EMS, fire protection and others) were presented on a cash-basis pending award letters and will be adjusted if award amounts arrive before the final adoption.

Looking ahead, staff said the interim budget will be updated to reflect any federal or state grant awards received before final submission and to finalize a contingency plan if federal PILT (Payment in Lieu of Taxes) payments are reduced or delayed.","The Taos County Board of Commissioners voted to approve an interim 2025–26 budget after a public hearing and departmental review, authorizing staff to make minor adjustments before submission to the New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration.","actionData","errors"]

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